So sorry to read the news that Mark has passed away and so very glad that you and all the family were able to be by his side at the end of his life's journey.I know just how much there will be to sort out in the coming days and having the support of your Mum and children/grandchildren will play a huge part in 'managing'this time. Your forum friends are here as and when you feel the need for a chat but in the meantime I offer my sincere condolences on your loss.Sometimes there are just no words when we are hurting and letting the tears fall brings some small release. My thoughts are with you and the family. Jules xx
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to read of your very sad news. It was lovely that you and your family were able to be with him and that he clearly knew you were there. Take care of yourself and, as Steph and Brian have said, we are here if you need us. Sue x
A quick log in before I get ready to catch a train to spend the weekend with my friends in Bucks. Good food and wine appears to be on the menu!
Was lovely to read the good news as regards your grand-daughter's results. It is lovely when hard work is justly rewarded. Does she know what A levels she will study now? Hope your Son and family had a wonderful holiday and Scotland, so beautiful when you have the good weather and so your cat feeding duties are over for now. Hope he gets off to a great start with his new job and handy having a company car. Hubby had a company car for a good few years until the tax imposed on having one made it an 'expensive perk' and he so he bought it!
Hope both you and Mrs B have had better blood count levels this morning. I did not find it so hot last night but was still up by 5.30 so did my ironing which means will not come back home to it!!
Must be sad to lose another good member of the Wood Club and am sure his son and family will appreciate the kind words expressed and hope it will bring a little comfort to them. I am sure too that you will be writing a tribute to appear in the upcoming newsletter.
Happy to report that the tree surgeon did well yesterday and the two palms in my front garden (around 8ft and seeded from next doors specimens (currently as tall as their house!!) and the old yucca (spiteful leaves and getting in the way of my rotary washing line having spread over the last 20 years or so) are finally disposed off and he made it look so easy!! Everything loaded on to his truck and taken off to the dump. The whole job done and dusted in 40mins. I think both grandsons enjoyed playing on the resultant stump so another new play area for them. It also meant I could finally tidy up the shrub next to where the yucca has been (albeit having to stand on steps to reach the top) and after an hour or so I had filled three green waste bags with my cuttings. Hopefully it will flower more freely next Spring now.
Lovely start here with a gentle breeze so hope to do my travelling in the dry as plan on walking the 2+ miles to the station (have a backpack as my weekend bag) as doubt there will be much exercise once I arrive other than of the verbal variety.
Have a good weekend and hope the lower temperature will help both you and Mrs B feel better. Take care. Jules
Linda, I am so, so sorry for your sad news - all of us who have lost partners and loved ones know just how you are feeling right now. I'm glad that you were all able to be there with him and that you have great support from each other.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, God bless.
Hi Linda so sorry for your sad loss. Like Hazel said any of us who have lost partners can fully understand what your going through. I can only guess you will be busy this forthcoming week getting things sorted and arranged so if you need a little chat you can always ask any of us.
Sending much love and virtual hugs. Take care - Diane xx
Thanks ladies, It's been hard for the family but we're pulling through. I got the brunt of it done yesterday with the help on my daughters and son. The funeral will be some point next week but today I need to do a few more things and then get the minister down from the church near us and talk to him. Take care all ,Linda x
Looks like a good morning for your walk to the care home. Clear blue skies here in Sussex at the moment. Phoned our son last night to wish him well for the start of his new job this morning. He took my grandaughter to Herstmonuix Castle as they had a medieval bash going on which they both enjoyed. When he got home my youngest grandson looked at him and said, "I bet they dont make suits of armour to fit you as theres probably not enough metal in the whole wide world to fit you" and then ran of into the garden before my son could catch him. He is so cheeky but he does it in such a way you know he's only joking. I have no idea where he gets it from allthough Mrs B always points her finger at me ha ha. Have no idea why.
It was good to se Kathy back again even if she did try and wind me up ha ha. The weed killer I put on our back lawn has worked and is also working on the front lawn. When our previous neibours left the housing assoc lleft the house empty for some while and the gras and weeds on the lawn grew to about four feet high and all the seed came on to our lawn. It was so bad, our lawn was about fifty per cent weeds.and the grass seemed to be getting less. Have just completed a coule more lided boxes in Mahogany with Ash lids. Am going to need a bigger table at our next show so many newish items.
Glad you enjoyed your weekend; it's nice to meet up with friends. I hope you have a pleasant day, sending kind thoughts and best wishes to you and your family, Brian.
